Blackthorns Community Primary School vs Great Walstead School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackthorns Community Primary School
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Great Walstead School
Haywards Heath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
293 students
| Measure | Blackthorns Community Primary School Haywards Heath, South East | Great Walstead School Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #313 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1545 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 203 | 293 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 293 |
| Free school meals | 3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 65.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Haywards Heath | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk/ | www.greatwalstead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Walstead School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 203.
- •Blackthorns Community Primary School is a academy school while Great Walstead School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackthorns Community Primary School better than Great Walstead School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackthorns Community Primary School and Great Walstead School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackthorns Community Primary School: 203. Great Walstead School: 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackthorns Community Primary School and Great Walstead School rank in South East?
Blackthorns Community Primary School is 313th of 2,471 and Great Walstead School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).